Author Archives: Thinking Moms' Revolution

Silent Sunday: Limitless Potential

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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Not too long ago when my son approached me, out of nowhere he asked me a question. A question! Not only was it a question, but it was the beginning of a conversation. What a leap in language! As I … Continue reading →

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5 Ways This Father Keeps His Eye On The Autism Goalpost

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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5 Ways This Father Keeps His Eye On The Autism Goalpost Long ago, back before I had kids…. or was even married come to think of it….. I started work at my present company. There was a guy I worked … Continue reading →

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I’m Not The Enemy Here

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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Just the other day, a mom I know from back home contacted me asking for our special education attorney’s information. Sadly, it came as no shock that this intelligent, dedicated mom was having issues with our former school district — … Continue reading →

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Confessions Of A Chiropractic Junkie: Healing with Koren Specific Technique

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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I’ve always been kind of “out of” the chiropractic camp. The idea of grinding and cracking my spine has never really appealed to me. Couple that image with the one time I did manage to go and wound up with … Continue reading →

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Open Arms

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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I met a woman a few years ago who was the epitome of kindness. I was half her age and possessed only a fraction of the patience and motherly knowledge she naturally had. I longed to have Joan’s grace and … Continue reading →

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Divorce and the Special Needs Parent

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

There is something visceral and terrifying about divorce for most “regular” humans, but for parents with fragile children, the stakes go WAY up, and, as I’ve been separated from my husband of 10 years for the past three years (most … Continue reading →

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Anticipating Freedom, Then and Now

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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Ten years ago today, I walked into a banquet hall bursting with excitement and a baby boy in my swollen belly. It was a day to celebrate my baby-to-be, my pride and joy, and later, as the delivery nurse put … Continue reading →

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The Front Porch With Blaze

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

Recently I sat down and shared details about The Thinking Moms’ Revolution with Jake Hodesh from The Creative Coast, a group in Savannah, Georgia that exists to nurture the members of the community engaged in creative or innovative endeavors and … Continue reading →

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How Did We Get Here?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

When I was a kid and got sick, I remember my mother made me toast, tea with honey, and put cool compresses on my forehead to bring down my fever. I would stay in bed with my TV tray and … Continue reading →

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What’s a Thinking Mom To Do?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Thinking Moms' Revolution

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“To change the world, Start with one step. However small, The first step is hardest of all…” They. Are. Everywhere. Sick kids. I can’t go anywhere without seeing sick kids. They are at Target. They are at the pool. They … Continue reading →

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